Christmas tree stand

Abstract

The Christmas tree stand of this invention includes a lateral segment of the bottom end of a vertical post, and an upwardly projecting wedge adjacent the outer end of the lateral segment is arranged to penetrate the bottom end of a Christmas tree to secure the latter against lateral displacement relative to the post and against rotation about the axis of the tree. The wedge is formed as a triangular shaped member and is secured to the lateral extension of the post, as by welding.

1. A Christmas tree stand comprising:
 a) a base member, 
 b) a tree supporting post supported on the base member and having one portion extending vertically upward therefrom, 
 c) a tree base anchor portion extending laterally from a bottom end of the said one portion of the post, 
 d) a wedge member supported on the tree base anchor portion and having a pointed end projecting upwardly therefrom for penetration into a base end of a tree, the wedge member securing a bottom end of a tree against lateral and rotational movement relative to the supporting post, 
 e) a screw crank member having a screw thread segment at one end and a handle segment at the opposite end, an opening at an upper end of the said one portion of the post for removably receiving the screw thread segment of the crank member for releasably securing the side of a Christmas tree to the post, 
 f) a socket member secured to the base member for removably receiving the screw thread segment of the crank member for storage, and 
 g) a retainer member secured to the base member for removably receiving the handle segment of the screw crank member for storage. 
 
   
   
     2. The Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein a distance between the pointed end of the wedge member and an adjacent surface of said one portion of the post accommodates positioning the pointed end of the wedge member in a central area of a base end of a tree. 
   
   
     3. The Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein the wedge member is secured to the anchor portion of the post by welding. 
   
   
     4. The Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein an angle between the post and the laterally extending anchor portion is configured to allow the base end of a Christmas tree to rest on the anchor portion.